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Economy
Copra yielding coconut
Its economy is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of copra (dried coconut meat). Aquaculture is the second biggest income earner, notably milkfish (bangus) and shrimps culture. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes; pork, eggs, beef; fish.
The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport. It has also benefited from its political role as the seat of the provincial government.
Although it can be considered a "remote" town its population enjoys reliable communication facilities brought by advances in cellphone technology. A modern highway connects it to major towns and cities.
People
The majority of the population are of Cebuano origin.
Glan has a total population of Eighty Three Thousand Fifty One (83,051) as of May 1, 2000 (Source: National Statistics Office, Population Census).The bulk of the municipalitys population is in barangay Poblacion, considered the urban center of the municipality with a population of 8,041 or4 9.70% of the municipalitys total population of 83,051.
Glan is predominantly Roman Catholic community with (76.86%) of its population belonging to the Roman Catholic religion.
Bounded on the east by Davao Del Sur, on the north by Malapatan, Sarangani Province, on the west by South China Sea, and to the south by Sarangani Bay.
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